8 Instructions - Gardenline GLM1650 Power Manual

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Instructions
Information on correct mowing
We recommend that you mow in overlapping lines.
Only mow with sharp, perfect blades so that the blades
of grass do not fray, making the lawn turn yellow.
To achieve a good cut, guide the lawn mower in lines that
are as straight as possible. These lines should always overlap
by a few centimeters so that you do not leave any strips.
How often you should mow the lawn depends on how fast
the lawn grows. During the main growth period (May – June),
mow it twice a week, and once a week at other times.
The cutting height should be between 4 and 6 cm and
the growth before the next cut should be between 4 and
5 cm. If the lawn grows longer than this on occasion, do
not make the mistake of cutting to normal length straight
away since this will damage the lawn. Never cut the grass
by more than half its height. Keep the underside of the
mower casing clean and remove all grass deposits from it.
Deposits make it more difficult to start the mower and also
adversely affect the mowing quality and the grass discharge.
On slopes mow across the slope (not in up or down direction).
You can counteract the tendency of the mower to slide
down the slope by setting it at an angle upwards. Select
the cutting height to suit the actual length of the grass.
Make several passes to ensure that you do not remove
more than 4 cm of grass length in any one pass.
Switch off the motor and pull the power plug before
doing any checks on the blade. Keep in mind that the
blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the
engine has been switched off. Never attempt to manually
stop the blade. Regularly check to see if the blade is
securely attached, is in good condition and is sharp. If the
contrary is the case, sharpen the blade or replace it. In
the event that the blade strikes an object, immediately
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